It is weird, but I guess that's what happens when you have a young fast team, and the new rules that the NHL makes practically almost favors the way your team can play. You never know, they could falter towards the end of the season. But yeah, the new rules are why they are darn good right now.

the rules helped no doubt. But don't kid yourself to much. The real reasons there doing so well is they finally have some goaltending worth a spit (see carolina as well) plus Jagr randomly decided to be the best in the world again and poof! instant contenders

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